HOT: » Since Bulgaria adopted the euro in January 2026, how do you think this change will affect the country in the future?

TOURIST ASSOCIATION URGES SECTOR COMPANIES TO LOWER PRICES

Business | January 11, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Tweet
Share
Send to Kindle

Bulgarian tourists agencies must comply with the tourism conditions on a global scale and lower their prices so that they may stay competitive, Donka Sokolova, chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Tourists Agencies (BATA), said at the First International Conference on Tourism in Bulgaria “Bulgaria – Dream Area.” Bulgaria has tremendous potential for tourism development and it is up to the people to develop even further its legislation in this respect. She expressed the opinion that the taxes imposed must be in accordance with the demand. According to BATA chairman any increase in the taxes directly imposed on tourism services would only harm the tourism sector. The two-day conference opened on January 10 at Sofia Hilton Hotel.

Business » Be a reporter: Write and send your article

Bulgaria’s Exports to EU Decline in 2025 as Imports Continue to Rise

Bulgaria recorded a decline in exports to European Union countries in 2025, while imports from the bloc continued to rise, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI).

Business » Industry | March 13, 2026, Friday // 16:14

Middle East War Begins to Affect Bulgaria’s Tourism: Industry Hopes for Domestic Tourists

The ongoing war in the Middle East is beginning to cast a shadow over Bulgaria’s tourism sector, with early signs already visible in reservations for the upcoming summer season.

Business » Tourism | March 13, 2026, Friday // 16:07

Bulgarian Farm Output Rises Amid Falling EU Prices in Late 2025

In the final quarter of 2025, farm gate prices for agricultural products across the European Union declined by nearly 1.9% compared to the same period in 2024, according to Eurostat

Business » Industry | March 13, 2026, Friday // 15:36

Bulgaria: Rising Fuel Prices Drive Consumers to Stock Up

Fuel prices at wholesale bases, which supply both gas stations and agricultural producers, continue to rise steadily, prompting increased activity at fuel outlets across Bulgaria

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 14:08

OMV Petrom Enters Bulgarian Black Sea with 25% Stake in Khan Tervel Gas Block

OMV Petrom has announced that it will join the consortium exploring the offshore Khan Tervel gas block in the Bulgarian sector of the Black Sea, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in a region of growing strategic importance for Europe’s ener

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 13:00